Summary
You will have the opportunity to gain valuable skills, knowledge and experience as you complete a Data Technician - Level 3 Apprenticeship. You will assist in providing first-line IT support to colleagues across the business.
Wage
£15,000 a year
£15,000 - £17,000 per annum
Training course
Data technician (level 3)
Hours
All details will be confirmed at interview.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 12 May 2025
Duration
1 year 4 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* Support the existing IT Engineers in carrying out maintenance and troubleshooting of hardware, software, and network systems
* Participate in ongoing and upcoming IT projects, including infrastructure improvements
* Learn to configure and manage key business systems
Where you’ll work
GROUND FLOOR FRONT (WEST)
STELLA BUILDING
WINDMILL HILL BUSINESS PARK
SWINDON
SN5 6NX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
QA LIMITED
Your training course
Data technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Source and migrate data from already identified different sources.
* Collect, format and save datasets.
* Summarise and explain gathered data.
* Blend data sets from multiple sources and present in format appropriate to the task.
* Manipulate and link different data sets as required.
* Use tools and techniques to identify trends and patterns in data.
* Apply basic statistical methods and algorithms to identify trends and patterns in data.
* Apply cross checking techniques for identifying faults and data results for data project requirements.
* Audit data results.
* Demonstrate the different ways of communicating meaning from data in line with audience requirements.
* Produce clear and consistent technical documentation using standard organisational templates.
* Store, manage and distribute in compliance with data security standards and legislation.
* Explain data and results to different audiences in a way that aids understanding.
* Review own development needs.
* Keep up to date with developments in technologies, trends and innovation using a range of sources.
* Clean data i.e. remove duplicates, typos, duplicate entries, out of date data, parse data (e.g. format telephone numbers according to a national standard) and test and assess confidence in the data and its integrity.
* Operate as part of a multi-functional team.
* Prioritise within the context of a project.
* Source and migrate data from already identified different sources.
* Collect, format and save datasets.
* Summarise and explain gathered data.
* Blend data sets from multiple sources and present in format appropriate to the task.
* Manipulate and link different data sets as required.
* Use tools and techniques to identify trends and patterns in data.
* Apply basic statistical methods and algorithms to identify trends and patterns in data.
* Apply cross checking techniques for identifying faults and data results for data project requirements.
* Audit data results.
* Demonstrate the different ways of communicating meaning from data in line with audience requirements.
* Produce clear and consistent technical documentation using standard organisational templates.
* Store, manage and distribute in compliance with data security standards and legislation.
* Explain data and results to different audiences in a way that aids understanding.
* Review own development needs.
* Keep up to date with developments in technologies, trends and innovation using a range of sources.
* Clean data i.e. remove duplicates, typos, duplicate entries, out of date data, parse data (e.g. format telephone numbers according to a national standard) and test and assess confidence in the data and its integrity.
* Operate as part of a multi-functional team.
* Prioritise within the context of a project.
Your training plan
Why choose our Microsoft Data Essentials Apprenticeship?
QA’s Microsoft Data Essentials Level 3 apprenticeship can support your business to be more productive with data and adapt to a modern-day workplace. Data available to organisations is increasing at scale. How your business leverages it is essential to successful transformation and continued growth.
QA's Microsoft Data Essentials Level 3 apprentice will learn to:
* Source, format and present data securely, using Microsoft Excel, Power BI and SQL
* Analyse structured and unstructured data to support business outcomes
* Blend data from multiple sources as directed
* Communicate outcomes appropriate to the audience
* Apply legal and ethical principles when manipulating data
QA’s Microsoft Data Essential Level 3 apprenticeship programme enables your organisation to:
* Build the capabilities you need throughout your organisation to collect, study, organise and present data, increasing digital adoption and the provision of intelligent and valuable business insights
* Create and develop analysts for the modern workplace by reskilling your existing talent, or hiring new entry-level talent. QA’s programmes, partnerships and recruitment capability enable us to tailor a solution that works for your business
* Provide training that acts as a standalone solution or as part of a wider academy/programme to an array of business functions
* Tools and technologies learned: Apprentices will learn to use Microsoft Power BI, Excel and SQL Azure
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* any 3 subjects (grade 4+ (A*-C))
* Maths & English (grade 3+ (D or above))
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Team working
* Non judgemental